August 22/05 9:26 am - Alberta Provincial Road Race Championships

Posted by Editoress on 08/22/05

Alberta Provincial Road Race Championships Red Deer ABCourtesy ABA

The Alberta Provincial Road Race Championships were contested Sunday just east of the city of Red Deer. The course consisted of a 16 kilometre loop, ridden several times, followed by a substantial climb to the finish out of the Red Deer River Valley back toward the city. Big winners on the day included local rider Nick Friesen (The Bike Shop), who won solo, and Alison Testroete (Cyclemeisters/Bow Cycle), riding a wave of good form after two medals at the recent Canada Games. Both winning riders were part of the Alberta Provincial Team in 2005, and have earned the right to wear the Provincial Championâ€šs jersey for the next year.

This yearâ€šs Championship Race was named in honour of John Hennessy Moore, a young cyclist from Red Deer who passed away suddenly last winter: www.johnhennessyfoundation.com

Thanks to Bob McKerrell and the Central Alberta Bicycle Club for their efforts in organizing the event.